Hear Your Fave Celebs Read Classic Stories!

Wish you could hear a classic children's story read by your favorite celeb? Well now you can!

October 2, 2008 launches Jumpstart's "Read For the Record", a day in which readings of Don Freeman's classic children's tale, Corduroy, will take place all around the world. Featuring LL Cool J, the event hopes to become the largest shared reading experience to take place around the globe.

Celebs Lauren Conrad, Brittany Snow, the Cheetah Girls, JC Chasez, Lil Mama, and Jesse McCartney hopped on to "Read for the Record" at the Pre-Teen Choice Do Something Awards on August 2, 2008. Photographed with Freeman's famous bear, these celebs proved that some classics never go out of style!

Jumpstart works to promote early education organization in hopes of inspiring families to actively participate in learning and teaching.

Looking for information on how you can sign up to "Read For The Record"? Visit readfortherecord.org for details.